Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena User manual

Reference Guide
•Read this document thoroughly before using the product.
•To ensure proper use of the product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 4).
•After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.
CT3H01(11)
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2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................3
Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................... 3
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 4
Using the Lens ............................................................................................................... 6
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions...........................................................................................6
Attachment and Removal....................................................................................................................11
Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood.......................................................................................14
Precautions for Use................................................................................................................................ 17
Lens Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 18
Technical Notes ........................................................................................................... 19
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators............................................................................................... 19
Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash.........................................................................20
Accessories................................................................................................................................................21
Specications........................................................................................................................................... 23
Notices........................................................................................................................................................25

3Before You Begin
Introduction
Before You Begin
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also need to
consult the documentation provided with the camera.
･This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a Nikon Z
mount.
･Update the camera firmware to the latest version. With earlier versions, the camera
may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be available. The
latest version of the camera firmware can be downloaded from the Nikon Download
Center at the URL below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for brief
quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization
from NIKON CORPORATION.

4For Your Safety
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future
reference.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in
death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in
injury or property damage.
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that
become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke,
heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.
Continued operation could result in re, burns or other injury.
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.
Do not use this product in the presence of ammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or re.
Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In
addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow
any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

5For Your Safety
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
CAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause re or damage to product’s internal parts.
When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused
into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause re.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures for an extended period, such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or product malfunction.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.

6Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
Using the Lens
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
The parts of the lens are listed below.
1Lens hood mounting mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14)
2Rubber grip

7Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
3Focus ring
Use for manual focus.
･When focusing using autofocus, you can adjust focus manually by rotating
the ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
4Control ring
Rotate to adjust a setting such as [Aperture] or [Exposure compensation]
assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of
[Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls
(shooting)] in the documentation provided with the camera.

8Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
5Lens mounting mark
Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
0“Attachment and Removal” (p.11)
6Rubber lens-mount gasket
Helps prevent the ingress of water droplets or dust along the surfaces where
the lens and camera meet when the lens is mounted on the camera.*
* There is no guarantee that the gasket is completely proof against the ingress
of water droplets or dust in all circumstances.
7CPU contacts
Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
8L-Fn button
Press to perform a function assigned using the camera. For more information,
see the description of [Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or
[Custom controls (shooting)] in the documentation provided with the camera.
9Focus-mode switch
Choose a focus mode.
･A: Autofocus
･M: Manual focus
Note that regardless of the setting chosen, focus must be adjusted manually
when manual focus mode is selected using camera controls.

9Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
10 Lens hood
Lens hoods reduce stray light that would otherwise cause are or ghosting.
They also serve to protect the lens.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14)
11 Lens hood lock mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14)
12 Lens hood alignment mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14)
13 Lens hood lock release button
Use when removing the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.14)

10 Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
14 Lens cap (front cap)
15 Lens cap (rear cap)

11 Attachment and Removal
Attachment and Removal
Attaching the Lens
1. Turn the camera o, remove the body cap, and detach the
rear lens cap.

12 Attachment and Removal
2. Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting
mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the
camera body (q), and then rotate the lens in the direction
shown (w) until it clicks into place.
So that you don’t accidentally drop the lens during attachment or removal, we
recommend that you hold it by the rubber grip at its outer end.

13 Attachment and Removal
Removing the Lens
1. Turn the camera o.
2. Press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the
lens in the direction shown (w).

14 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Attaching the Lens Hood
･Align the lens hood alignment mark with the lens hood mounting mark (q) and
then rotate the lens hood in the direction shown (w) until the mounting mark is
aligned with the lens hood lock mark (e).
1Lens hood alignment mark
2Lens hood mounting mark
3Lens hood lock mark
･Gripping the front too tightly makes the lens hood dicult to attach or remove.
When attaching the lens hood, hold it near the lens hood alignment mark (D) and
rotate until it clicks into place.

15 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
･The lens hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.
DReversing the Lens Hood
Keeping your nger and thumb wrapped around the lens hood, gently grip the
knurled surface and rotate the hood until it clicks into place in the reversed
position.

16 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Removing the Lens Hood
･Keeping the lens hood lock release button pressed (q), rotate the lens hood in the
direction shown (w) and remove it from the lens (e).
1Lens hood lock release button
･The same procedure can be used when the lens hood is reversed.

17 Precautions for Use
Precautions for Use
･Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps or lens hood.
･Keep the CPU contacts clean.
･Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take
the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
･Reattach the lens caps when the lens is not in use.
･Do not leave the lens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed
to moisture. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
･Do not leave the lens next to open ames or in other extremely hot locations.
Extreme heat could damage or warp the lens.
･Taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa may cause
damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Place the lens in a sealed bag or
plastic case before taking it across a temperature boundary. The lens can be taken
from the bag or case once it has had time to adjust to the new temperature.
･We recommend that you place the lens in its case to protect it from scratches during
transport.
･Keep credit cards and other such magnetic storage devices away from the camera
and lens. Data stored on the device could be corrupted.
･This lens uses SR glass for the front lens.
Compared to other types of glass, SR glass has characteristics such as susceptibility
to sudden temperature changes and prone to damage due to the softness of the
lens, so please handle it with care.

18 Lens Maintenance
Lens Maintenance
･Removing dust is normally sucient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens.
･Smudges, ngerprints, and other oily stains can be removed using a soft, clean
cotton cloth or third-party lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small
amount of ethanol or third-party lens cleaner; clean from the center outwards in a
circular motion. Be sure to clean evenly and thoroughly without leaving smears.
･Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
･Neutral Color (NC) lters (available separately) and the like can be used to protect the
front lens element.
･Do not store the lens in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls. If the
lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent
mold and rust.

19 Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators
Technical Notes
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators
The lens or lens hood may block the light from the camera AF-assist illuminator.
･For the information on using the lens with cameras that have built-in AF-assist
illuminators, visit the site below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

20 Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash
Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in
Flash
Shadows will be visible in photos where light from the built-in ash is obscured by the
lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting. Note, however, that
depending on the distance to the subject and lens focal length, shadows may appear
even when the lens hood is removed.
･For information on the subject distances and focal lengths at which shadows will not
appear in photos taken with a built-in ash, visit the site below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/